Can you get TOO MUCH protein?

[gina171 626]

I am on day 1 of my pre-op diet, and I was wondering if there's a danger of getting too much Protein?

My Protein shakes have 30g, and if I drink 4 then I am already at 120. That does not include any I might get from Bone Broth, or sugar free pudding made with milk, etc.

Is there a high end protein limit I should avoid?

Thanks, I really appreciate it.

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Edited August 4, 2016 by gina171

[gina171 626]

Anyone?

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[Dub 9,922]

I'm positive that there is.....I just don't know the limit. I'm sure that some of the bodybuilder types probably push those Protein limits. Doubtful that I ever have.

I see folks refer to our new diet as a high Protein diet. I think of it as more of a low carb diet.

The way I see it......I can take a normal meal from my prior life....eliminate the sides and Desserts......and leave the meaty entree. In doing so, I haven't really added any protein amount to the meal....just cut out all the other stuff.

To more accurately reply to your question, I was told to have 3-4 of those same 30gr protein shakes as my pre-op diet the 14 days leading up to my surgery and 2-3 of them per day in the weeks after. My surgeon is the one who told me this.

I hope this helps.

[KristenLe 5,979]

@@gina171 I think the only time it could be a concern is if you had kidney disease. I imagine even then you'd have to have higher amounts to cause problems.

[Djmohr 6,965]

Yes absolutely. If you have any type of kidney disease it is important to stay on the minimum side of 1 gram for every 1 inch you are tall. It makes your kidneys work harder.

I have stage 3 kidney disease so I have to be very careful. My kidney disease is in remission but the last few month my BUN levels have been off so I have to watch both Proteins and medications that are filtered through the kidneys.

[gina171 626]

Thanks for the info, everyone! No kidney disease, so I won't worry if I go a little over.

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[Kyn13 215]

I'm currently on a low carb diet like stated above so my intake is pretty high when it comes to Protein. Between 120-180 a day. So far the only down side has been extremely constipated. This is what one of my last couple days looked like numbers wise.

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[Hagengirl3 65]

What tracker are you using?

[Kyn13 215]

Fatsecret

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[Papa Jack 86]

Google for the information. Here's a start.

http://nutritionfacts.org/topics/protein/